Description
The Welding program provides students with a strong introductory foundation to welding skills. Students will explore what it takes to cut and weld metal, including how to perform Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) and Oxy-fuel Cutting (OFC). Students who successfully complete the program will be able to perform fillet and groove welds with backing in all positions using five different electrodes, three modes of transfer, and self-shielded and gas shielded wire. Students will also learn welding and shop safety and be introduced to welding symbols, blueprints and industry mathematics. Students have the opportunity to become state certified welders.
Application
Applicants must complete a SouthernTech Application for Admission. Additional information and applications are available at the Southern Tech campus and online at www.sotech.edu. Enrollment for this career program is open to adults and partnering High Schools (juniors/seniors).
Tuition
Additional costs may include books, supplies, and miscellaneous fees.
Secondary Student
Free
Post-secondary Student
In-district: $2.50 per hour
Out-of-District: $5.00 per hour
Out-of-State: $7.50 per hour
Financial Aid and Scholarships
This program is not yet approved for Federal Financial Aid; scholarships may be available.
Courses (hours)
Introduction to Welding Safety (30)
Oxyfuel Cutting, Blueprints, Joint Fit Up (170)
SMAW - Beads, Fillets, and V Groove Welds (200)
GMAW - Beads, Fillets, and V Groove Welds (200)
Total (600)
Estimated time to complete: 10 months
Schedule
Post-secondary: 8:00-11:00 AM or 12:45-3:45 PM
Secondary Students: 8:00-11:00 AM or 12:45-3:45 PM
Jason Sampson
Welding Instructor
Targeted Certifications and Credentials
✅ Oklahoma Welder
✅ Certified Welder
✅ OSHA 10
Employment Potential
The following list is associated with the approved SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) for this program and does not necessarily represent immediate opportunities; additional training may be required for some options listed.
Aluminum Welder, Fabrication Welder, Fabricator, Fitter/Welder, Maintenance Welder, MIG Welder (Metal Inert Gas Welder), Sub Arc Operator, Welder, Welder-Fitter, Welder/Fabricator – Approximate Pay Potential: $14-31/Hour. (O*NET source: 51-4121.00 - Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers):